Liftgate Lock Release Handle Removal and Installation (Refer to Liftgate Lock REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <Vehicles without Power Liftgate> or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <Vehicles with Power Liftgate>).
License Plate Light Removal and Installation (Refer to License Plate Lamp Removal and Installation).
Removal steps
1.
Liftgate garnish
2.
Rear three-diamond mark
3.
Liftgate garnish bracket
Required special tool:
MB990784: Ornament remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL
1. Use a socket wrench to remove clips A shown in the figure by pushing them from the inside of the vehicle.
2. Disconnect clips B shown in the figure from the liftgate garnish bracket by using the ornament remover (Special tool: MB990784).
3. Remove the other clips, and remove the liftgate garnish.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< LIFTGATE GARNISH INSTALLATION
caution
When installing the liftgate garnish, roll up the liftgate lower dam and secure it by a tape as shown to avoid trapping it.